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Fri, 27 Feb 2015 20:39:45 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1Long Trail Stand Outhttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/long-trail-stand-out/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/long-trail-stand-out/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 19:51:55 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47193This spring seasonal was brewed in the spirit of adventure, with a new variety of hops called Equinox. Resiny citrus and earthy herbal flavors dominate this pale ale, supported by biscuity malts. The medium-light mouthfeel carries a lingering pepperiness, and closes on a dry note. A great way to celebrate warming weather. 5.4% ABV
]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/long-trail-stand-out/feed/0Johnny and Hons Smokehousehttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/johnny-and-hons-smokehouse/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/johnny-and-hons-smokehouse/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 19:51:50 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47210If you’re looking for great smoked meat, look no further than Johnny and Hons Smokehouse. Their expansive menu includes all the sandwiches you would expect from any good smokehouse, loads of salads, burgers, steaks, ribs, wings and more. They’re also known for their events, including tomorrow’s Polar Bar Bash, where the Skidmarks will be playing from 2-5pm and Vertigo Vibe from 7-10pm, not to mention great beer specials and $8 open pit chicken. If you’ve never been to J&H, then this is definitely the time to get acquainted.

]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/johnny-and-hons-smokehouse/feed/0Rogue Cleans Up at 2015 World Beverage Competitionhttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/rogue-cleans-up-at-2015-world-beverage-competition/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/rogue-cleans-up-at-2015-world-beverage-competition/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 19:51:37 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47195There’s a lot of reasons Rogue has been a favorite among craft beer-drinkers; their bold take on many different varieties of ales, their beautiful farm and their eagerness to give back to the community has kept people coming back for more year after year. So it should be no surprise that they brought home 5 Best in Show Platinum awards from the World Beverage Competition in Geneva.

Twenty-seven countries participated in this year’s World Beverage Competition, with over 10,000 entries overall, so it is quite the accomplishment to win one Platinum award, let alone five. And that’s not even considering the other awards they won.

]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/rogue-cleans-up-at-2015-world-beverage-competition/feed/0Win a Trip to Scotland with Crabbie’shttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/win-a-trip-to-scotland-with-crabbies/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/win-a-trip-to-scotland-with-crabbies/#commentsFri, 27 Feb 2015 19:50:28 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47202If you’ve always wanted to visit Scotland, now is your chance. Crabbie’s, makers of delicious ginger beer, are giving away a trip to Edinburgh. This trip is for two adults for three nights, and includes staying in the city’s best boutique hotel, The Inn on the Mile, a tour of Edinburgh Castle, and a trip to Leith, where Crabbie’s was born, and a meal at Michelin star restaurant, The Kitchen.

It’s simple to enter. Simply visit CrabbiesGingerBeer.com March 1 or after, answer a question about the heritage of Crabbie’s brand (answers available on the website) and provide an email address. This will enter you for the chance to win a weekly prize of a large black elephant bottle opener. On the eighth week, the winner of the Scotland trip will be chosen.

Though Crabbie’s is known for their ginger beer, they have come out with a fruitier line, Crabbie’s Fruits. Cloudy Lemonade is the newest flavor, made with real lemon juice that give it a zesty taste unlike any other. So even if you aren’t in the mood for spicy ginger flavors, you can still enjoy Crabbie’s. 4.8% ABV

]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/win-a-trip-to-scotland-with-crabbies/feed/0Wyndridge Farmhttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/wyndridge-farm/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/wyndridge-farm/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 20:24:36 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47163In rural Pennsylvania, farms are a major part of the countryside, adding a rustic beauty to our modern world. Wyndridge is one of these farms, and they hold a little something special on their grounds–a craft brewery that uses the finest ingredients to make fine ales and ciders. Not only are they delicious, but they’re attractive to look at, with boldly beautiful labels that catch a little of the whimsy found in farm life.

Laughing Crow IPA - Brewed with a generous amount of quality hops, this IPA caramel-y malts, making for a wonderfully balanced drink that is sure to satisfy. 6.5% ABV

10 Point Ale – Golden blonde with a creamy white head, this larger-than-life ale has floral and resinous hoppy notes that keep it refreshing. 4.8% ABV

Crafty Cider – Using high-quality apples from central Pennsylvania, this cider avoids the use of extra sweeteners, giving it a traditional, crisp taste like champagne. 5.5% ABV

Crafty Cranberry Cider – For a more complex flavor, this twist takes the traditional cider and adds real cranberry juice to it, bringing out the tarter flavors. 5.5% ABV

Wyndridge Farm is also known for being a spectacular event locale, boasting a lovely renovated barn that is one of the largest event rooms of its kind, and fine cuisine from its state-of-the-art kitchen and award-winning chef. It’s great for weddings both large and small. And if you want to visit for a less formal affair, they have a tasting room where you can pair one of their dishes with your favorite of their beverages.

So whether you’re looking to have an event hosted, or are just looking around for a new local brew to try, Wyndridge Farm should be at the top of your list.

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http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/oscars-party/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 20:24:30 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47165You still have a little bit to plan your Oscars party, and we’re here to make that a little easier, so you can relax and enjoy the night.

Beverages - You’re going to want to stick with some classy drinks, and what’s classier than craft beer? In place of champagne use Stella Artois or their Cidre in flute glasses. Shock Top Raspberry Wheat can be given a fun twist when garnished with black- and raspberries. Hoegaarden’s Original White Ale with a slice of lemon is sure to impress. As a cocktail choice, offer Crabbie’s Ginger Beer with the ingredients for one or more of these recipes. In honor of The Imitation Game, try offering Fuller’s. And toast the winners with one of the aptly named Victory’s beers, like Storm King or their Helles Lager.

Food – Food for this sort of event can remain fairly simple and fun. Popcorn and classic theatre candies can really amp up the going-to-the-movies feel, and doesn’t demand a sit-down meal. For variety, set out an array of popcorn toppings (garlic powder, powdered cheese, paprika, hot sauce, lime zest and chili seasoning are just a few ideas), and let your guests choose their own. Serve in brown paper bags or mini popcorn buckets. If you want something a little healthier, set out a charcuterie board with meats and cheeses that pair well with your drink choices.

Decorations – Gold and red are your main colors of the evening. It’s easy to class things up with these colors while still keeping things minimal. Gold stars or garlands on the walls and above doorways add some glitz without going overtop. Helium-filled black or white balloons with varying lengths of matte gold ribbons can be set in corners of the room to keep the party feel seamless without being distracting. And of course, a red carpet is a must. For this, you can buy a few yards of red fabric or cut up a plastic red tablecloth, and set it up leading from your door to where you will be watching. Then the smaller details will really pull the whole thing together. For stemmed glasses, tie a red and a gold ribbon around the stem, and use it to attach an Oscar statuette-shaped card cutout for your guest to write their name on. If you have dimmers, use them. If not, keep the overhead lights off and use lamps.

Activities – The main activity, of course, will be watching the Academy Awards, but why not make it fun? Have everyone fill out a ballot with who they believe will win each award, and give a prize (gift card for a nice dinner, six-pack of beer, or a copy of one of the award-winning movies) to the person who gets the most answers correct. For some pre-show entertainment, quiz guests on quotes and facts from previous Oscar-winning movies, actors and directors while they prepare their snacks. Present each person with a right answer with an Oscar Cookie.

]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/oscars-party/feed/0Victory Helles Lagerhttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/victory-helles-lager/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/victory-helles-lager/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 20:24:25 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47167First offered when Victory opened their doors in 1996, called Brandywine Lager, then Victory Lager, this brew is making a rebranded comeback and spreading its influence beyond the five Philadelphia counties is has been limited to for years. Lightly hopped with a slight citrus flavor balances the breadiness of the malts, and creates an overall finely complex flavor that locals have come to love over the years. If you haven’t tried it yet, you need to find what you’ve been missing. 4.8% ABV
]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/victory-helles-lager/feed/0AJ Stephens Bar & Crabhousehttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/aj-stephens-bar-crabhouse/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/aj-stephens-bar-crabhouse/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 20:24:19 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47169If you like delicious seafood with a cold brew, this is what you’ve been looking for. Crab buckets, steam pots and seafood pastas are the backbone of the menu, touching on everything a seafood lover would ever want. And in addition to that, they’ve got 24 drafts on tap, including Stella Artois, Victory, Rogue, Starr Hill and Troegs. They’ve got nightly entertainment, an oyster bar and awesome happy hour specials. So drop in after work for a drink or bring the family out for dinner next time you’re craving some awesome Maryland crabs.

]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2015/02/aj-stephens-bar-crabhouse/feed/0Spencer Trappist Ale – A First for the U.S.http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2014/12/spencer-trappist-ale-a-first-for-the-u-s/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2014/12/spencer-trappist-ale-a-first-for-the-u-s/#commentsWed, 31 Dec 2014 10:48:05 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47153Trappist monks have a long tradition in the art of brewery, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands. Now, Spencer, Massachusetts boasts their own Trappist brewery, the first in the U.S., and one of only ten in the world. Their ale is what these men drink at dinner every evening, brewed by their own hands to support themselves, as their strict Benedictine code calls for.

Inspired by traditional patersbier, the ale is a full-bodied golden ale with fruity accents, light hoppiness and a dry finish. It is unfiltered and unpasteurized, containing live yeast which condition the brew in the bottle. 6.5% ABV

January 8th, there will be a release party at Ganly’s Irish Pub in Sinking Spring, starting at 5pm. This is your chance to try this one-of-a-kind ale, and take a moment to think about the men who made it.

Genly’s Irish Pub
500 Brownsville Rd
Sinking Spring, PA

]]>http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2014/12/spencer-trappist-ale-a-first-for-the-u-s/feed/0Happy Holidayshttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2014/12/happy-holidays/
http://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/2014/12/happy-holidays/#commentsWed, 24 Dec 2014 18:11:52 +0000emmahttp://www.greatestbeersoftheworld.com/?p=47144We hope you’re having a safe and festive holiday season, warm with your loved ones and a tasty beverage beside the fireside, or out with your friends at a holiday party, drinking cold-but-belly-warming brews. And maybe you’ve gotten all of your gift-shopping done, but it seems like even after you think you’re done, you remember one of two people on your Nice List that deserve the very best. We’ve got a list of perfect stocking-stuffers, gifts for those who are hard to please, or handouts at your New Years Eve party. Here’s our Holiday Brews Roundup.

Anchor Christmas Ale – In a magnum bottle, this is the perfect Christmas gift for the beer aficionado, always looking for something new–the recipe for this ale changes year by year to year, with this year’s brew having a delightful mix of holiday spices in his flavor, and an herbal undertone. 5.5% ABV

Rogue Santa’s Reserve – Got a hop-loving friend who still needs a stocking stuffer? This India Red Ale will do the trick, and comes in 22oz to make them extra merry. 6% ABV

Victory Golden Monkey – Although this brew is offered year-round, some might argue that its full body, dried fruit flavors and warming alcohol make it a perfect winter drink that’s sure to bring some color to your cheeks, especially with a 750 ml bottle. 9.5% ABV

Leffe Blonde – The spice and vanilla aroma of this brew allow it to fit perfectly for the season. Toasty caramel notes dominate and are finished with drying hops. Available in 25 oz bottles. 6.6% ABV